Child Care Assistant

Apply Now; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

12% superannuation

Rostered Day Off

Training and development support

Fitness Passport access

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Child Care Assistant to work with qualified educators, supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing in a welcoming centre.

You will supervise activities, prepare materials, assist with planned experiences and contribute observations to records, while maintaining safety and routines. This is a permanent full-time role with an entry-level salary and strong training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education or childcare settings preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with qualified educators.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Prepare materials and resources for learning experiences.
• Assist with planned learning experiences and observe children’s development.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised centre.
• Support families and daily routines to meet each child’s needs.

Skills

Child care

Teamwork

Observation

Safety

Job description

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

Be part of the moments that shape a child's day. Every day, you support children as they learn new skills, build relationships and gain confidence. You help create a safe and welcoming environment where children feel valued, supported and ready to learn.

As a Child Care Assistant, you work alongside qualified educators to deliver care and education programs that support children's learning, development and wellbeing. You supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, prepare materials and resources, assist with planned learning experiences, and contribute observations that support children's developmental records. You help maintain a clean, safe and organised centre and support children's comfort, care and daily routines.

You work closely with families, sharing information about their child's day and helping ensure each child's needs are met. You contribute ideas for activities, support the delivery of developmentally appropriate programs, and work as part of a team to provide consistent, high quality care.

The care and support you provide make a difference every day. Children feel safe and connected. Families feel confident their children are cared for by people who are committed to their wellbeing. In return, you join a supportive team, gain practical experience, and continue building your skills through training, mentoring and day to day learning.

This role suits someone who enjoys working with children, is reliable and caring, and values being part of a team.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,248.18 per week
• a Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitmentto safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Contact officer: Serena Quigley on 9839 6868

Internal ref: BCC999, BCC1057 and BCC1034

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